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Main Idea

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This graphic organizer is used to help students find the main and supporting
ideas in a reading passage or research assignment.
1. Write the topic in the circle in the center.
2. Locate subtopics and write those in the circles labeled subtopic.
3. In the circles around each subtopic, write supporting facts, words or ideas.

Main Idea

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Topic
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